Radiation therapy to the pelvis, which is used to treat certain cancers

Stroke and other brain or nervous system diseases

Tumor or growth in the pelvis

Home Care

Follow the advice of your health care provider to treat the cause of the problem. It may help to write down the times when you urinate and the amount of urine you produce. Bring this record to your visit with the health care provider.

In some cases, you may have problems controlling urine (incontinence) for a period of time. You may need to take steps to protect your clothing and bedding.

For nighttime urination, avoid drinking too much fluid before going to bed. Cut down on the amount of liquids you drink that contain alcohol or caffeine.

When to Contact a Medical Professional

Call your health care provider right away if:

You have fever, back or side pain, vomiting, or shaking chills

You have increased thirst or appetite, fatigue, or sudden weight loss

Also call your health care provider if:

You have urinary frequency or urgency, but you are not pregnant and you are not drinking large amounts of fluid.

You have incontinence or you have changed your lifestyle because of your symptoms.

You have bloody or cloudy urine.

There is a discharge from the penis or vagina.

What to Expect at Your Office Visit

Your health care provider will take a medical history and do a physical exam.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorous standards of quality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial policy, editorial process and privacy policy. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch).

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 1997-2015, A.D.A.M., Inc. Duplication for commercial use must be authorized in writing by ADAM Health Solutions.